Clinical Nurse Manager / Deputy Director of Nursing - Incentives Offered

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 2
Remuneration: $66.51 - $67.83 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging + Incentives
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: Inverell | Kamilaroi and Gamilaroi Country
Requisition ID:  REQ624156
Applications Close: Sunday, 30^th November 2025

Why this role is such a great move
If you love being the calm in the chaos, the organiser in the background and the cheerleader lifting clinical teams to their best, this role is your sweet spot. As the Clinical Nurse Manager and Deputy Director of Nursing and Midwifery, you’ll be the glue that holds the big picture together. You’ll work closely with NUMs, Clinical Nurse Educators and the Health Service Manager to keep things running smoothly, make smart improvements and help the whole facility shine.

What you’ll be doing
Your days will be a mix of leadership, problem solving and genuine connection. You’ll guide Quality and Work Health and Safety projects, support clinical recruitment and help roll out programs that make care safer, easier and more effective for everyone. One moment you’re brainstorming solutions with educators, the next you’re walking the floor checking in with teams or planning strategies with the HSM. You’re the person who keeps momentum going, helps people feel supported and brings a steady, positive energy to every interaction.

Where you’ll be working
Welcome to Inverell, Australia’s Sapphire City. It’s charming, historic and set on the beautiful Macintyre River. On your days off, you can fossick for gemstones, grab a great coffee in town or cruise through the countryside. With quick flights to Brisbane and easy access to Sydney and Melbourne, it’s the perfect mix of rural calm and real convenience.

Inverell Hospital itself is full of life. With an ED, Renal Dialysis Unit, In Patient Unit, Maternity and Surgical Services, every day brings something new. You’ll be surrounded by a hardworking and warm team that includes everyone from nursing students to midwives, all focused on delivering care that genuinely makes a difference.

Why you’ll love it
You’ll be stepping into a role that blends leadership with purpose, backed by a supportive management team and guidance from Quality and WHS experts. You’ll have space to grow, support to thrive and the chance to leave a real mark on a hospital that genuinely values strong, thoughtful leadership.

If you’re ready to step up, shape change and make Inverell an even better place to work and receive care, this role is calling your name.

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
• Access to the Welcome Experience, where candidates moving to Inverell for work can access support to help them settle in the community
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals  
   

Requirements:
Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Registered Nurse with current registration with AHPRA.

Want to know more?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Katherine Randall on Katherine.Randall@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional information:

• *Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position. All payments made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis. Check your eligibility here- Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au. 
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 

• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

   

• Previous applicants need not apply.

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. 

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.  

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  

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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.  

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 

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